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From the Frontline-Episode 86-Is Socialism the Solution

Is Socialism the Solution?

A surprising number of people believe that concern for the poor should lead one to supporting socialist policies. Considering the consistent catastrophic failures of socialist policies worldwide, one would have thought that this humanist ideology was thoroughly discredited. However, it would appear that the lessons of history have either not been learned, or have been forgotten. Also, very disturbing is the rise of what many claim to be: “Christian socialism.” The Bible warns us that there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is the way of death. Sincerity is no proof of truth, nor effectiveness. Socialism has proved to be counterproductive. Instead of aiding the poor, it greatly aggravates any crisis and makes it much, much worse. Zimbabwe is a classic example of how socialism destroys initiative, incentive and productivity. Socialism chases away employers and investors and always leads to greater unemployment, increased consumer costs, stagnation, lower standards of living and vastly more poverty. A return to Biblical Economics is essential.

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed…”

2 Timothy 2:15

From the Frontline-Episode 85-Gender Wars

Gender Wars

We will be discussing the radical gender wars being promoted especially on university campuses and in the media. The aggressive promotion of the LGBTQ agenda and demonization of straight males, is all part of a wider world war of worldviews, a battle for the very heart and soul of civilisation. What is behind this politics of guilt and pity? Where does such guilt manipulation lead? What are its implications? How should we as Christians respond in a balanced and Biblical way? Professor Martin Luther warned:

“If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at the moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved. And to be steady on all the battle fields besides is merely flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point.”

From the Frontline-Episode 84-Evaluating the Legacy of Robert Mugabe

Evaluating the Legacy of Robert Mugabe

We will be discussing and critically evaluating the eulogies praising deceased dictator Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in the light of our mission’s 37 years of ministry in Zimbabwe. I was in Matabeleland in the early 1980s during the Gukurahundi North Korean trained 5^th brigade massacres of the Matabele and documented from eyewitnesses the atrocities of the Marxist regime of Mugabe and ZANU. Christian integrity and love for the persecuted church requires us to inject honesty and balanced perspective to counter the insidious propaganda that is being broadcast worldwide at this time.

“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption…”

2 Peter 2:19

From the Frontline-Episode 83-Understanding the World War of Worldviews

Understanding the World War of Worldviews

Do you understand the World War of Worldviews? The Bible warns us: “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of the world rather than on Christ.”

Colossians 2:8

The results of secular Humanism are written all over the pages of recent history: the revolutions, massacres and totalitarianism of Communism; the permissiveness and decadence of materialism; the pornography plague, the drug epidemic, the crime explosion, escalating inflation, the abortion holocaust, the AIDS and STDs pandemics, lawlessness and gender confusion. These are just some of the inevitable results of the moral anarchy of Humanism. Those who understand the ideas that rule the world will have the opportunity to influence the world of ideas.

Everyone has a “worldview”, a way of interpreting everything that happens in the world. The Bible has an explanation for the universe, but so do Secular Humanists, Evolutionists and New Agers. Each of these worldviews is founded on ideas. Ideas have far-reaching consequences. We see much of the world becoming worse because the Church is not practically involved. We need to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We need to show the world that the Christian Faith makes a positive difference in every area of life. It is time to reclaim our Christian heritage and to demonstrate to the world that the Bible has the best answers to society’s most pressing problems.

“Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Romans 12:2